Rama

राम

The ideal king, embodiment of dharma

Vishnu's avatar as the prince of Ayodhya, the hero of the Ramayana.

Rama is remembered as the ideal son, husband and king. He spent fourteen years in exile, rescued his wife Sita from Ravana with Hanuman's help, and came home to Ayodhya on the night many celebrate as Diwali. Ram Navami marks his birth.

Names and what they mean

• Shri RamRespected Rama
• RaghavaOf the Raghu family
• RamachandraRama, gentle as the moon

People pray to Rama for

• Doing the right thing (dharma)
• Strength in hard times
• Harmony in the family

Aartis and chalisas

• Shri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhaju ManAarti
• Jayati Jayati Vandan Har KiAarti

All deities